The Italian Language Department was established in 1984 with the aim of preparing future Italian language teachers as well as spreading and recognizing Italian culture and worldview. The first professors who taught in the new Department were: Reshat Konçi, Shpëtim Çuçka, Roza Dishnica, Zef Çeli, Kopi Kyçuku, Pëllumb Xhufi, Qemal Xhomo, Dina Kotherja, Eliana Paço, Liri Tirana, etc. Over the years the Department expanded with graduate professors in both its banks and in Italy. Graduates in 1987-1998 received the title “Italian language teacher for high school”. Since 1992, Italian lecturers Paola Prizzi, Lucia Nadin, Giovanni Falcetta, Simona Di Bucci, Gianni Sega, Roberto Cincotta, Angela Costandini have contributed with their work. http://plida.it/ , which recognizes and certifies the Italian language, which is internationally recognized and which serves anyone who wants not only to continue their studies in Italy but also employment at home and abroad.
The title of the study “Teacher” includes an in-depth didactic-pedagogical training and specialized as a teacher of Italian language. The employment opportunities offered by this degree are as follows:
Italian language teacher at all schools: Public, Private
Foreign language centers
Italian Institute of Culture (IIC)
Various institutions related to education:
Ministry of Education and Sports
Curriculum Institute
Pedagogical institutes
Education directorates
The title of the study “Technical-literary translation and interpretation” provides the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of translation, linguistic stylistics, and text analysis. The employment opportunities offered by this degree are as follows:
Përkthyes freelance
Official translator recognized by the Ministry of Justice at the Albanian state institutions (court, prosecutor, notary, prime minister, minister, parliament, presidency, etc.)
Translators by:
editorial offices of newspapers or magazines
radio and television
publishing houses
translation agencies
NGOs, humanitarian organizations, or Italian companies that have their enterprises in Albania.
Diplomatic Representations and Italian bodies in Albania, including the Italian Embassy and Consulate, the Italian Institute of Culture, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, etc.
Interpreter at conferences, seminars, work-shops or national and international events where the service of an interpreter is needed.
The title of the study “Language, intercultural and tourist communication”, aims to give students some basic knowledge about the notions and methods of communication strategies, with their features and problems related to contemporary ways of promoting a product or activity. The employment opportunities offered by this degree are as follows:
Employment in all public and private institutions
Employment near:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Tourism
Public and private event organizing agencies
State and private televisions
Travel agencies. Tour operator (guide) inside and outside the country.
Hotel, culinary sector, etc.